Care of the Non-Communicative Patient
Hours: 1.00
In an era when many caregivers suffer compassion fatigue and burnout, being more mindful may deepen their understanding of clinical situations, relationships with family members and other healthcare providers, and ultimately themselves. A mindful approach is conducive to providing better care and ensuring improved health outcomes, especially for individuals who are unable to communicate. This course presents best practices for providing socialization, presence, and holistic care to these patients. The goal of this educational program is to provide nursing professionals in post-acute care with best practices for caring for non-communicative patients.
In an era when many caregivers suffer compassion fatigue and burnout, being more mindful may deepen their understanding of clinical situations, relationships with family members and other healthcare providers, and ultimately themselves. A mindful approach is conducive to providing better care and ensuring improved health outcomes, especially for individuals who are unable to communicate. This course presents best practices for providing socialization, presence, and holistic care to these patients. The goal of this educational program is to provide nursing professionals in post-acute care with best practices for caring for non-communicative patients.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Summarize the importance and benefits of being present with a patient who is non- communicative.
Describe four key mindful and empathetic communication practices for caring for a patient who is non-communicative.
Identify at least three ways to utilize touch, skillful conversation, presence, mindfulness, and empathy to complement holistic care.
Explain how using an appropriate mindset and the G.R.A.C.E. model of care can be used in your mindful approach to communicating with non-communicative patients and their families.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Importance of Being Present
Pops
Communication and Quality Care
Presence is Critical
Review
Summary
Section 3: Best Practices for Mindful and Empathetic Communication
Mindfulness
Empathy
Attributes of Empathy
Mindfulness and Empathy
Review
Summary
Section 4: Communication and Holistic Care
Holistic Care
The Basics of Effective Communication
Your Nonverbal Communication
Communicating Through Touch
Communicating Effectively with Families
Review
Summary
Section 5: Your Mindset and G.R.A.C.E.
The Right Mindset
G.R.A.C.E.
Setting the Stage for Compassion
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Congratulations!
Jennifer has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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